Christmas Lullaby
Songs for a New World Lyrics
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Or conquer half the world
Or claim the sun
I'll never be the kind who simply waves her hand
And has a million people do
The things I wish I'd done
But in the eyes of heaven
I carry with me heaven's grand design
Glory, Oh,
Glory I will sing the name of the Lord
And He will make me shine
And I will be like Mother Mary
With a blessing in my soul
And I will give the world my eyes
So they can see
And I will be like Mother Mary
With a blessing in my soul
And the future of the world inside of me
In the eyes of heaven
My place is assured
I carry with me heaven's grand design
Glory, Oh,
Glory I will sing the name of the Lord
And He will make me shine
And I will be like Mother Mary
With a blessing in my soul
And I will give the world my eyes
So they can see
And I will be like Mother Mary
With a blessing in my soul
And the future of the world inside of me
And I will be like Mother Mary
With the power in my veins
To believe in all the things
I've yet to be
And I will be like Mother Mary
And I'll suffer any pains
For the future of the world
For the future of the world
Inside of me
The song Christmas Lullaby from Jason Robert Brown’s musical Songs for a New World is about an individual who understands that they will never have the power to control the land, conquer half of the world, or claim the sun. This person accepts that they will never be able to achieve these grandiose aspirations. However, they profess that their place in heaven is already assured, and they take solace in that fact. They carry with them heaven's grand design and will sing the glory of the Lord's name, and He will make them shine.
The song then references Mother Mary, who had a blessing in her soul and gave the world her eyes so they could see. The singer yearns to follow in Mary's footsteps and be like her, with the future of the world inside of them. They hope to be like Mary and have the power in their veins to believe in all the things they've yet to be, and they will suffer any pains for the future of the world inside of them. Christmas Lullaby is a touching song about accepting what you cannot change, finding comfort in the promise of heaven, and aspiring to be like Mother Mary by giving the world your eyes and having the future of the world inside you.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never have the power to control the land
I acknowledge that I will never have absolute power or control over the earth
Or conquer half the world
I understand that it is not my fate to become a conqueror of nations or people
Or claim the sun
I accept the fact that the sun, the source of life, cannot be claimed or controlled by anyone, including myself
I'll never be the kind who simply waves her hand
I recognize that I do not possess the ability to make things happen with a mere wave of my hand
And has a million people do
I understand that I cannot command or persuade millions of people to do what I want them to do with just a gesture
The things I wish I'd done
I regret not being able to accomplish some of the things I truly desire in life
But in the eyes of heaven
Despite my limitations, I am aware that from a spiritual perspective, my worth is still significant
My place is assured
I am secure in my position and purpose in the grand scheme of things
I carry with me heaven's grand design
I recognize that I have a divine purpose or destiny that was set by a higher power
Glory, Oh, Glory I will sing the name of the Lord
I will give praise to God and feel his glory within me
And He will make me shine
Through Him, I will radiate an inner light that will be evident to others
And I will be like Mother Mary
I aspire to be like the blessed Mary, mother of Jesus, who was willing to accept her role in God's plan despite its challenges and uncertainties
With a blessing in my soul
Just like Mary, I carry a divine blessing or destiny within me
And I will give the world my eyes
I will show the world the things that I see, the beauty and wonder of God's creation
So they can see
I want everyone else to see the world the way that I do
And the future of the world inside of me
I believe that I carry within me the potential to influence the world's future for the better
With the power in my veins
I have the conviction and strength that comes from deep within me
To believe in all the things I've yet to be
I have faith in what I can become, in the person that I have yet to fully develop into
And I'll suffer any pains
I am willing to endure any hardship or difficulty that comes my way in pursuit of my ultimate goal
For the future of the world, for the future of the world inside of me
My own personal growth and fulfillment is inextricably linked to the overall progress and betterment of the world as a whole
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.